Week 7: Graphics

Consuming Media

After watching the Michael Rubin interview, read this article about how to analyze media. The example is about analyzing a photograph, but the same eight sentence format is applicable to discussing video with students.

Graphics

If you use graphics in a video, make it professional. Nothing ruins an otherwise excellent video than text in a poor layout. Look at how Deke masterfully uses graphics in his podcast.

Professional graphics and text tips:

Check for typos.

Avoid writing in ALL CAPS.

Use high resolution images.

Continue audio (music and vocals) while showing graphics.

Here are some places to find free, or inexpensive, stock photos for videos:

By animation I mean dynamic and interactive content that is abstractly represented. So, not traditional cinema and, really in my mind, not modern CGI cinema. Instead, I’m thinking of what is generally termed infographics.

Did You Know 4.0?

This video was built using Keynote.

Choose the best software for the job. If you’re creating a movie that relies heavily on text or graphics, consider using Keynote or PowerPoint to build the movie.